In 2008, Europe was affected by the deteriorating global conditions, with investment activity in the first half down a third from a year earlier. In the second half of the year, as the credit crunch became a full-scale financial crisis and recession spread across the globe, private equity activity slowed even further. What does the future hold for the private equity sector? How will the global economy effect private equity investing in Europe? Join a discussion with Chicago Booth alumni and private equity professionals who will share their expertise and perspective on the current private equity world, and hear their take on the future of the industry.
Woolgate Exchange
25 Basinghall St.
London EC2V 5HA
Opening Networking
6:30 – 7:00 PM
Panel and Q&A
7:15 – 8:15 PM
Networking
8:30 – 9:00 PM
Julie Morton
Associate Dean of Career Services and Corporate Relations, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Frank Neale
Partner, IRRfc
Francis Bassolino, '02
Partner, Alaris China
Khawar Mann
Partner, Apax Partners
Tim Peara, '88
COO, Energy Investment Group
Peter Weidmann, '07
Vice President, Macquarie Funds Group